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Thread 'Fully Funded MFA Screenwriting at UNLV (Fall 2026, late opening)'
A place has come open in our MFA Screenwriting cohort for Fall 2026 following a late withdrawal, and we’d like to fill it from the strong writers already moving through this year’s cycle rather than wait until next year. The MFA carries full funding: full tuition remission plus a graduate assistantship stipend of roughly $21,000 a year. It runs for three years and is deliberately small: eight writers total across all cohorts. Teaching is workshop-based and focused on developing original...- UNLV MFA in Screenwriting
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Thread 'NEW Keyword Alerts Feature has launched for Supporting Members :)'
The NEW Keyword Alerts feature has launched for Supporting Members! :) If you are a Supporting Member and click on your user menu, there is now a Keyword Alerts link. On the Keyword Alerts page, you are able to create alerts and create a list of keywords so that every time a new post, application, article, review, blog, or comment on the site is posted that matches one of your keywords you'll be notified. In the image above you can see that I've made alerts for keywords related to...- Chris W
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Thread 'Film School Alumni: Take Our Survey on Employment and Success Outcomes'
Film Schools rarely if ever share or gather alumni employment statistics. (Although some do - thank you!) I thought it to would be helpful to current applicants if we could start building a database of Alumni Employment Outcomes similar to our very helpful Application Database that our members contribute to. If film schools don't always track employment outcomes, alumni success, and ROI, then we will! :) To that end, I created a pretty extensive Google Form to get the process rolling. If...- Chris W
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Thread 'MAJOR Upgrade to Film School Admissions Statistics: Scattergram and 45 Exclusive charts for Supporting Members'
I’m thrilled to announce a significant upgrade to the Admissions Statistics on FilmSchool.org, a milestone made possible by our dedicated Supporting Members and the more than 5,000 entries logged in our application database. We’ve introduced a suite of powerful new tools to both our application and program-specific pages, now including 45 charts that break down admission rates by undergraduate degree, age, re-applicant frequency, portfolio, and more. We’ve also added comprehensive interview...- Chris W
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NFTS MFA - Producing - 2027
It took me around two weeks to put together my...
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- NFTS - Producing
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- Apr 21, 2026
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- May 13, 2026
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- Jun 1, 2026
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NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027
First time applying so a little nerve racking...
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- NFTS - Screenwriting
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- May 7, 2026
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I put a lot of effort into perfecting my...
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- NFTS - Visual Effects (VFX)
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- May 24, 2026
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It is my first time applying a film school
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- London Film School - MA Filmmaking
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- May 25, 2026
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Admitted but Not Attending (After Interview)
Syracuse MFA fall 2026
Went quite smoothly they communicated well and...
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- Syracuse - Film MFA
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- Jan 15, 2026
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- Mar 4, 2026
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NFTS MFA SCREENWRITING - 2027Good luck! 🤞 Don't forget to reply to the screenwriting thread too!
https://www.filmschool.org/threads/nfts-screenwriting-mfa-2027.31744/
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MA Animation for Film and Games & MA VFX Environments and Assets - 2027 - NFTSGood luck! 🤞 Check in with this thread to so you can chat with your fellow applicants...
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Latest Film School Reviews
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University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media
MFA in ScreenwritingThe UGA low-residency MFA in Screenwriting program is outstanding. While I would have loved to participate in a full-time program such as the MFA in Film at UGA, that wasn't feasible for my situation. I was a 45 year old military spouse and mother, located over 100 miles from campus. The... -
National Film and Television School (NFTS)
The Best Film School In The UKIf you want to be a professional film producer, there is no better entryway into the industry than NFTS in the UK!! I graduated from MA Producing at NFTS, and it remains one of the best experiences of my life. NFTS doesn't teach filmmaking, it makes films. The school runs like a studio in... -
Florida State University - College of Motion Picture Arts
Great for hands on learningThis place is more than just a film school. t's a community that challenges, inspires, and prepares students for real careers in the film industry. -
University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media
State-of-the-art Film School in My Home StateI was apart of the inaugural cohort of the UGA MFA film program right in the heart of Athens, Georgia. It's grown a lot since I was there, but I learned a lot and even moreso was able to really focus on my craft as a filmmaker and cinematographer. After graduation, things were slow like with... -
San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and Film
Passionate professorsThe vast majority of my professors have been outstanding, especially the female ones. They truly care about your success and the outcome of your projects. While we don’t have an excessive amount of equipment, it is a great start to make a fantastic piece. I have never felt so supported by a...
Film School Admissions Department Interviews
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How to Get Into CU Boulder’s Film Program: Tips from Kelly Sears, Associate Chair (Part 1)
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The Department of Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts at the University of Colorado Boulder is a pioneer in avant-garde filmmaking, with a... -
How to Get Into Columbia University Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions and Industry and Outreach Departments (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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The graduate film program at Columbia University School of the Arts is highly acclaimed for its star-studded alumni roster and teaching students... -
CU Denver Film & Television Program Admissions: Tips from David Liban, Department Chair (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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The University of Colorado Denver is one of the best institutions in the Western US for undergraduate filmmakers. Located in the Mile High City... -
How to Get Into Emerson’s School of Film, Television and Media Arts: Admissions Advice and Program Insights (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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Emerson College has expanded its Department of Visual and Media Arts into the new School of Film, Television, and Media Arts, marking an exciting... -
How to Get Into NFTS, the #1 International Film School: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Department (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
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There is no other film school in the United Kingdom more notable than the National Film and Television School (NFTS), an institution renowned for... -
How to Get an Offer of Study From London Film School (LFS): Tips From the Admissions, Recruitment, Marketing and Workshops Teams (Part 1)
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 10 min read
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As the first international film school in the UK, the London Film School is a leader in educating film students on classic and emerging filmmaking...
Film Student Interviews
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Q& A With Danni (aka IndecisiveElle), Chapman Directing MFA Student
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“Film School is still Graduate School... you're still getting a master's and there's still traditional work that has to be done. And a lot of... -
Andrea Zevallos, MFA in Screenwriting Candidate at CSUN, Talks Perseverance, Pedagogy, and the Writing Process
- Alexa Pellegrini
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“I've always loved film and television — TV has been my dream job ever since I was pretty young,” says Andrea Zevallos (FilmSchool.org member... -
Q & A With Kendra Daniels, a Michener Screenwriting Fellow
- Alexa Pellegrini
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For more than 25 years, the Michener Center for Writers has attracted top talent for its selectivity — only two screenwriters are admitted per... -
Being Creative in Stillness: A Conversation With Nolan Lampson, Writing for Film & Television Freshman at USC
- Alexa Pellegrini
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Nolan Lampson (Filmschool.org Member @kukichiyo3) sits in his dorm with his roommate, who is folding laundry and listening to music with AirPods... -
Q & A With Patrick Clement, Columbia MFA Screenwriting & Directing Student
- Chris W
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"I went to Columbia because I wanted to be a better storyteller and understanding structure... and I do think my storytelling has gotten better... -
UCLA TFT Producers Program, Demystified: Spotlight on Keenan Kunst, Graduate Student
- Alexa Pellegrini
- 7 min read
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Keenan Kunst (FilmSchool.org user @KeenanDK) sits behind a cluster of canyons and valleys. His Zoom background reflects his longtime passion for...
Latest blog entries
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From the Over Describer to the Compulsive Recapper: Eight Screenwriting Mess-ups to Avoid
- GPCW Screenwriting
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Many of the most common mistakes found in screenplays are also easy to rectify. So if you are working on a screenplay of your own, make sure that... -
Flashbacks vs. Monologues and Other Points of Contention
- GPCW Screenwriting
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By James Napoli. Flashbacks Nothing provokes a more knee-jerk “don’t do it” reaction from screenwriters than the decision to include one or more... -
Surprise or Suspense
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By James Napoli As the head of our Screenwriting MFA at Western, I thought it would be interesting to post some articles on screencraft for your... -
Wrapped my third semester and started my fourth at Stony Brook
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Favorite Class: Producing with Summer Shelton Summer is a working professional who taught the basics of line producing. We used Movie Magic... -
My Second Year at Stony Brook
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I'm checking into FilmSchool.org during one of my very few nights off. I'm streaming THE WRONG PARIS on Netflix and it's hitting all it's Netflix... -
That’s a wrap on my first year of graduate film school at Stony Brook.
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- Film School
Last night, our class screened our rough cuts for our Production 1 films. We had snacks and cheered and some people had to rush off to help a...
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ESRA New York Program Scholarship
ESRA Film School offers to up to 5 applicants a reduction of tuition fees for a one year intensive Filmmaking program in New York city in...- Deadline
- Jul 17, 2026
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- $5000
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- High School Senior
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
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Stony Brook Manhattan's MFA in TV Writing
Tuition remission and annual stipend available to reduce an already low tuition. With a .25 scholarship, in state tuition is basically free and...- Deadline
- May 15, 2026
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- $40000
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- TVProf
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Write & Direct Online Film School
Once a month a full 12-month access scholarship is awarded to a filmmaker who best fits the Write & Direct training.- Deadline
- Jul 11, 2025
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- Full Tuition
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- No Requirement
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Stony Brook University (SUNY) - Partial and full ride scholarships
Full and partial scholarships for strong portfolios submitted by domestic and international Filmmakers and TV Writers- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2025
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- Full Tuition
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- $46200
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- Min 3.0 GPA
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- Academic Scholarships
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Columbia College Chicago Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship
Columbia College Chicago is one of the top film schools in the Midwestern US. Its Excellence in Film and Television Scholarship was established to...- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2024
- Award Type
- Portion of Tuition
- Max Award Amount
- $2500
- Academic Requirements
- Attending 4 year Undergraduate College or University
- Academic Specialization
- Film
- Television
- Citizenship Requirements
- None
- Regional Requirements
- Illinois
- Identity Requirements
- No Requirement
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- No Requirement
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- Demonstrated Financial Need
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- Essay(s)
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- Alexa P.
- Academic Scholarships
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University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital MediaMFA in ScreenwritingThe UGA low-residency MFA in Screenwriting program is outstanding. While I would have loved to participate in a full-time program such as the MFA...- Tricia H
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National Film and Television School (NFTS)The Best Film School In The UKIf you want to be a professional film producer, there is no better entryway into the industry than NFTS in the UK!! I graduated from MA Producing...
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Florida State University - College of Motion Picture ArtsGreat for hands on learningThis place is more than just a film school. t's a community that challenges, inspires, and prepares students for real careers in the film industry.
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University of Georgia - MFA in Film, Television and Digital MediaState-of-the-art Film School in My Home StateI was apart of the inaugural cohort of the UGA MFA film program right in the heart of Athens, Georgia. It's grown a lot since I was there, but I...
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San Diego State University - School of Theatre, Television, and FilmPassionate professorsThe vast majority of my professors have been outstanding, especially the female ones. They truly care about your success and the outcome of your...
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